Mice study offers insight into how the brain balances risk and reward
Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, big and small. Any of these decisions - from the least consequential such as picking a restaurant to the more important such…
Exploring ketamine’s potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with a significant proportion of patients (10-20%) progressing to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Unlocking the potential of double negative memory B cells in cancer treatment
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center scientists have discovered a novel subset of cancer-fighting immune cells that reside outside of their normal neighborhood – known…
Newly discovered antigens could speed the development of potent cancer immunotherapies
Immune therapy has transformed how cancer is treated, but many tumors continue to evade these treatments, thanks to their resemblance to healthy tissue.
New AI approach set to revolutionize ECG data interpretation in heart disease diagnosis
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University and Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital has introduced a cutting-edge method to improve the interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG) data.
Simple text-messaging system saves time for cancer patients during treatment visits
Cancer patients spend a lot of time on their care. Meeting with doctors and other members of their health care team, getting labs and other tests, picking up prescriptions, and…
Nanotechnology offers new hope for treating Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited treatment options and diagnostic capabilities.
New HIV therapy lenacapavir shows high efficacy in Ugandan population
A multi-national, multi-institutional study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found little natural resistance to a new HIV therapy called lenacapavir in a population of patients in Uganda.
Standardized goals of care note enhances communication in healthcare
It is important that a healthcare team is aware of and understands a patient's goals of care, both medical and personal.
Genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia in both humans and mice
A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis,…